Reports: Cowboys to sign former Cardinals QB

IRVING – Reports have surfaced that the Cowboys will sign former Arizona Cardinals quarterback Chris Greisen to back up Stephen McGee when they play the Eagles on Sunday in Philadelphia.

Griesen most recent action came with the Milwaukee Iron of the Arena Football League and the Florida Tuskers of the UFL. He last played in the NFL in 2001.

Griesen confirmed the Cowboys interest to the Green Bay Press-Gazette.

“You know, a couple times it crept into my mind, ‘Well, do they want to sign me for next year?” Greisen told the Press-Gazette. “That will take care of itself. This week, I’m concentrating on being the best Dallas Cowboy I can and help the team if they need me.”

Greisen, who is from Wisconsin, was drafted by the Cardinals in the seventh round in 1999 after playing at Northwest Missouri State. He has also had stints with the Washington Redskins, Rhein Fire, Green Bay Blizzard, Dallas Desparadoes and Georgia Force.